Absolutely gobsmacked and delighted today...
I had my medical 8 days ago, I've just checked online and as of tomorrow I'll be the proud owner of a Full 10 Year Driving License.
What's shocked me most is how perfectly the timing has worked out.
My 33 month ban expires TODAY so I won't have to suffer the dreaded extension caused by the backlogs of the DVLA.
I was expecting weeks if not months to be bolted onto the end of a ban that's already felt like forever.
Thank you so much to all the help and support from everyone on this fantastic forum.
Although I've now got my licence back I intend to remain an active participant of this group to help others like so many have helped me.
It's been a marathon undertaking all this waiting and worrying, but like any undertaking - it's worth it in the end.
Best of luck to everyone